Mr. Paul Clegg:

We are looking at the scale of these particular CPOs. We also need to add into that figure the number of derelict homes we have compulsorily purchased, which is 25. We have not looked to purchase individual vacant homes compulsorily. The CPO powers are set out in legislation and there has to be a clear purpose. We have not identified individual homes that we will compulsorily purchase. We have concentrated our efforts on what we consider to be derelict homes. The four CPOs we have are Ryder’s Row, which is a derelict site in the centre of the city, Main Street in Chapelizod, Emmet Road, to facilitate the redevelopment of St. Michael’s estate, and Abbey Street, to do with the development of the Abbey Theatre.